By Dave Williams Young or old, new or experienced, novice or professional, everyone can benefit from training with a group or team. In the recent past it was the fashion in triathlon to “do your own thing” with the reasoning that you have to do what’s best for
By Grant Garrigues, MD, Duke Orthopaedics A little preventive maintenance can help keep your shoulders working well and pain-free far into old age. I’ve heard it a million times – the old belief that only baseball pitchers suffer from tears of the rotator cuff in the
D.C. Lucchesi Ah, race day. All those hours and miles logged in preparation for a new PR. Perhaps it’s a charitable cause that’s got you at the start line for the very first time. Or maybe you’re finally making good on that New Year’s resolution. No matter the reason,
Photo by Jim Kenny Carrboro - July 4 Start July 4 with a bang! Le Tour de Carrboro 2012, a premier three-race series, kicks off this July 4 with Four on the Fourth. Le Tour de Carrboro is sponsored by the Cardinal Track Club and all races
By Vickie Leff, aka “RunnerMom,” LCSW, CCM Summer is here. It’s hot, humid, and sticky. But don’t let that stop you from continuing to run or getting started! Try some of these practical tips to make it easier for you to run this summer. Run early in
Photo credit Tamara Lackey of Tamara Lackey Photography Meb Keflezighi shocked everyone when he became the oldest Olympic marathon trials champion in U.S. history this past January. On April 21, Keflezighi was the official starter for more than 4,200 runners in Endurance Magazine’s fifth annual Wells Fargo
By Brian Schiff Are you looking for a competitive advantage in your next triathlon? Aside from the traditional time spent on the road and in the pool, your gym routine will also make a big difference in your performance. For seasoned competitors, including plyometric training in your weekly
Want another reason to live in the Carolinas? How about a new velodrome? In mid-March of this year, the Giordana Velodrome officially opened in the Riverwalk community of Rock Hill, S.C. Just a few minutes south of Charlotte, this 1,000-acre mixed-use development is situated on the banks of
By Chuck Millsaps Wednesday Dispatch from the MST: We just completed a 36-mile run that we started at 3:30 this morning from Mt Tabor Baptist Church in Carteret County in order to make this Cedar Island Ferry. The pre-dawn start was rough as we had only 2 hours in
May 29, 2012 Diane Van Deren caught the Cherry Branch/Minnesott Beach Ferry this morning at 9:45, launching her 20th day on the MST Endurance Run. She’s now on pace to reach Jockey’s Ridge Friday at sunrise. After the 20-minute ferry ride, Van Deren began her 75-mile day on the